Employee Due Diligence

WhiteLight AML’s Employer Due Diligence (EDD) service provides you with verification of the identity, background and professional integrity of potential employees before they walk through the door.

In an age of increasing regulatory scrutiny and reputational risk, employers need more than just a resume and reference check. Our EDD service delivers comprehensive employment background checks which ensure your hiring decisions are safe, compliant and meet your obligations detailed in your AML Program.

Fast, reliable and cost effective EDD by WhiteLight AML.

Why Choose WhiteLight AML's EDD?

Trusted Technology
Our solution is powered by Australia’s most advanced employment screening platform. The process is fast, digital and frictionless - no more chasing documents or clunky manual checks.

Compliant & Auditable
Our EDD meets the due diligence standards expected by regulators across financial services, legal, real estate, crypto and other regulated industries. Every decision and result is stored in a secure, audit-ready environment.

Streamlined Candidate Experience
Candidates receive a simple mobile link, submit required information and complete checks with ease. Most verifications are returned in minutes, not days.

Full-Spectrum Verification
From ID verification to employment history and professional memberships, we verify what matters most. Choose from modular checks based on your risk appetite and role requirements.

Guided By Your AML Program
Your AML Program provides guidance as to what you need to do when it comes to EDD.

Key Features

Digital Identity Verification (IDV) - Biometric and document-based ID checks via government and trusted data sources.

Employment History Checks - Instant verification of previous roles, employers and dates of employment.

Professional Membership Checks - Verify licences and credentials (e.g., legal, medical, real estate).

Academic Qualification Checks - Cross-check claimed qualifications with issuing institutions.

Sanctions & Watchlist Screening - Automated cross-checks against domestic and global sanctions, PEP and adverse media databases.

Right to Work in Australia - Verify visa and residency status using official immigration data sources.

Customisable Screening Packages - Tailored to industry risk and job role. Align your HR onboarding with AML compliance needs.

Ideal for:
• Financial institutions
• Legal & accounting firms
• Real estate agencies
• Cryptocurrency businesses
• Gambling & wagering operators
• High-risk or compliance-sensitive hires

The WhiteLight AML Advantage
With WhiteLight AML, Employer Due Diligence becomes an extension of your overall compliance strategy. Backed by experts in financial crime and regulatory compliance, we ensure your recruitment processes align with evolving AML/CTF and corporate governance expectations.

Reduce risk. Hire smart. Stay compliant.

Learn More
📞 1300 031 758
📧 info@whitelightaml.com.au

Let’s discuss how Employer Due Diligence can be integrated into your hiring workflows with zero disruption and maximum impact.